Vaz: Inclusion of LNG in Jamaica's energy mix reaping success

 

Energy Minister Daryl Vaz says the inclusion of liquefied natural gas (LNG) into the country's energy mix is reaping significant success. 

 

Minister Vaz says LNG is a transition fuel to reduce the reliance on heavy fuel oil and deliver more stable and affordable energy. 

 

He says over the past few years, the country has become less dependent on fossil fuel.

 

"Since LNG entered Jamaica's electricity mix in 2016, it has helped transform how we power our economy. As of 2024, LNG accounts for approximately 60% of national power generation. So last year solar, wind, hydro-distributed generation contributed 10.5% to the electricity mix and through our integrated resource plan, we are moving purposely and purposefully towards our target of 50% renewables by 2030. Nearly 100 megawatts of new renewable capacity has already been licensed for development this year, an encouraging sign of momentum."

 

Minister Vaz said the government is modernising the legislative and regulatory frameworks to take advantage of the shift in demand.